Chick Flicks

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:19 am

helefra wrote: Okay, I thought I would ask any men out there if they have sat, watched and enjoyed a chick flick. If you have, what was the best chick flick you saw, did it have any sad moments where you shed a tear and did you learn anything from it?

Believe it or not, my fella enjoyed a Disney film called "The Swan Princess" (I must admit I enjoyed it too). Whenever he had to repair someone's TV or video, he would use the film to check picture quality, etc. However, he said he would find himself get engrossed in the film. Although I don't know if this counts as a chick flick.

Women - if you want to join in, feel free.

i watched a film called duma about a kid who found a baby cheater i mean a kitten er no i mean a cheater cub any way it was a young orphaned cheater

and this kids dad died and he went into the wilds with this cheater

any way it was a very good sad film

but stargate last night was better :-6 :-6

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 12:44 am

helefra wrote: Why doesn't that surprise me. :rolleyes:

Anyway, thanks for your response Jimbo.

carter in english please :wah: :wah: :wah:

OzBoy · Post by **OzBoy** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:51 am

I think my last chick flick was Along Came Polly with Ben Stiller and Jennifer Anniston starring in it, for a chick flick it was actually pretty damn funny

Supersilly@rse · Post by **Supersilly@rse** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:54 am

I LOVED Mr and Mrs Smith!!!

I went to see 'The Devil Wears Prada' last night. Not as good as the book, but still ok.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:56 am

My hubby is not a chick flick man usually, but he really likes Pretty Woman and quite liked Bridget Jones. (weirdo)

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 2:59 am

Supersilly@rse wrote: I LOVED Mr and Mrs Smith!!!

I went to see 'The Devil Wears Prada' last night. Not as good as the book, but still ok.

i got a copy of that on pirate it was ok quality i watched it with my dog he seemed to really enjoy it which is strange coz he hated the book

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:13 am

I thought that Moulin Rougue was great, and Fried Green Tomatos is a pretty good one as well, and I guess Thelma and Louise is a very good movie as well. Apparently that young guy from that American comedy about the doctors, scrubs its called init, he has made a very good movie about relationships and all that mallarcky. So if I get a hot date when thats out I'll go to it and let you know.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:34 am

I usually find out a movie is a chick flick when I mention at work that I watched it. :p

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:35 am

helefra wrote: FONT="Book Antiqua"]SIZE="4"]COLOR="Blue"]Okay, I thought I would ask any men out there if they have sat, watched and enjoyed a chick flick.

Please tell me what a "chick flick" is, I've noted the films people have mentioned,

but it's still not clear what a "chick flick" actually is.

OzBoy · Post by **OzBoy** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:44 am

Bill Sikes wrote: Please tell me what a "chick flick" is, I've noted the films people have mentioned,

but it's still not clear what a "chick flick" actually is.

This might answer your question

The term chick flick is slang, often derisive, for a movie that appeals mainly to women or young girls, either by design or in popular opinion. While the term is relatively new – dating back to that bumper crop of women's movies in the 1980s and 90s that included classics like Beaches, Pretty Woman and Ghost – the concept of films designed to appeal specifically to women has existed since the early days of cinema and has been known by other colloquial terms, including "women's pictures".

Chick flicks often focus on romance or relationships. Sometimes they have many female characters and/or a female lead that audiences can identify with. They can be romances or romantic comedies, and are often closely associated with melodrama. They may be patterned after the story of Cinderella or other fairy tales (e.g. The Princess Diaries, A Cinderella Story, Ever After, Pretty Woman or Roman Holiday); a large number are adapted from popular novels and literary classics.

It is generally believed that men dislike chick flicks seeing them as sissy or uninvolving. An often-used joke when creating exceedingly masculine movie characters is to have them be secret fans of chick flicks. However, though many men would never admit to liking a movie like Dirty Dancing or Steel Magnolias, movies like Say Anything or Four Weddings and A Funeral seem to be acceptable – these tend to be called date movies.

Critics of the term have pointed out that movies aimed specifically at men are not labeled so derisively. Fans know that the chick flick genre offers enormous variety and some classic films. Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, Brief Encounter – all can be counted as chick flicks.

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:49 am

Sikes: Chick flick?

OzBoy wrote: This might answer your question

The term chick flick is slang, often derisive, for a movie that appeals mainly to women or young girls, (...) and has been known by other colloquial terms, including "women's pictures".

Ah. I see. Thanks.

Galbally · Post by **Galbally** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 3:52 am

OzBoy wrote: This might answer your question

The term chick flick is slang, often derisive, for a movie that appeals mainly to women or young girls, either by design or in popular opinion. While the term is relatively new – dating back to that bumper crop of women's movies in the 1980s and 90s that included classics like Beaches, Pretty Woman and Ghost – the concept of films designed to appeal specifically to women has existed since the early days of cinema and has been known by other colloquial terms, including "women's pictures".

Chick flicks often focus on romance or relationships. Sometimes they have many female characters and/or a female lead that audiences can identify with. They can be romances or romantic comedies, and are often closely associated with melodrama. They may be patterned after the story of Cinderella or other fairy tales (e.g. The Princess Diaries, A Cinderella Story, Ever After, Pretty Woman or Roman Holiday); a large number are adapted from popular novels and literary classics.

It is generally believed that men dislike chick flicks seeing them as sissy or uninvolving. An often-used joke when creating exceedingly masculine movie characters is to have them be secret fans of chick flicks. However, though many men would never admit to liking a movie like Dirty Dancing or Steel Magnolias, movies like Say Anything or Four Weddings and A Funeral seem to be acceptable – these tend to be called date movies.

Critics of the term have pointed out that movies aimed specifically at men are not labeled so derisively. Fans know that the chick flick genre offers enormous variety and some classic films. Casablanca, Gone With the Wind, Brief Encounter – all can be counted as chick flicks.

I forgot about cassablanca, thats a great great old movie.

Katy1 · Post by **Katy1** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:05 am

I wonder if I'm the only woman who dislikes films like Pretty Woman, Grease and Dirty Dancing. They're buttock clenchingly irritating.

I thought Bridget Jones's diary was OKish (I watched it by mistake!) but the obvious attempt in chick flicks to appeal to 'girlies' by mentioning shoes, chocolate and ('men who treat us bad-ooh aren't they lovely really we could tame them) just gets on my nerves.

Am I just a grumpy old woman??

OzBoy · Post by **OzBoy** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:14 am

Katy1 wrote: I wonder if I'm the only woman who dislikes films like Pretty Woman, Grease and Dirty Dancing. They're buttock clenchingly irritating.

I thought Bridget Jones's diary was OKish (I watched it by mistake!) but the obvious attempt in chick flicks to appeal to 'girlies' by mentioning shoes, chocolate and ('men who treat us bad-ooh aren't they lovely really we could tame them) just gets on my nerves.

Am I just a grumpy old woman??

No I dont think so, I know plenty of chicks who would puke at the thought of watching ANY film that remotely resembles a chick flick some guys would say it could almost be a turn on to see a chick reach for say Blade Trinity at Blockbuster over Bridget

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:16 am

Katy1 wrote: Am I just a grumpy old woman??

I don't know. Hopefully there will be a "Grumpy" forum before long. I wonder

whether it will happen...

Carl44 · Post by **Carl44** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 4:22 am

i hate chick flicks on the very rare occasions sue has talked me into going i have been bored stupid , then having to amuse myself by texting my mates to see whats going on up the pub thus ruining the film for everyone

why oh why is she so selfish

Katy1 · Post by **Katy1** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 5:38 am

Bill Sikes wrote: I don't know. Hopefully there will be a "Grumpy" forum before long. I wonder

whether it will happen...

What good idea!! I could really go to town without being the one who 'puts a downer' on a thread.

I think I'd start with those arseholes that feel the need to inform us all of their day to day activities in minute detail when travelling on public transport, I'm for a ban on mobiles on bus and trains etc. I really could just punch some offenders, but I'm far too polite so I just mutter under my breath. It's the English way.......gggrrr.

Anyway, chick flicks. I'm a bit of a dork when it comes to films, I love a good zombie film (George A Romero

), a classic horror, thrillers and I'm partial to The Cohen Brothers stuff......chick flicks just don't have enough entrails or drunkenness in them for my liking...

:wah:

OzBoy · Post by **OzBoy** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:00 am

helefra wrote: Flippin' heck Ozboy, where did you go to college to learn about all this stuff - Cambridge? Still it's nice to know that you have a great RAM (Random Access Memory). :wah:

Oh and there's one movie you mentioned in your list - "Ever After" with Drew Barrymore and Angelica Houston - LOVED IT. :-6

Hey yeah that was a great movie actually an awesome twist on a classic tale!

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 6:45 am

Accountable wrote: I usually find out a movie is a chick flick when I mention at work that I watched it. :p

_________________________________

:wah: :wah:

I watch chick flicks. No problem. If its a good movie its a good movie.

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:10 am

My favorite chick flick is Braveheart. Hey give me a break, He diid it all for love. Boy us guys , we do alot crazy stuff for that love bug eh?:-3

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:34 am

Okay I will admit it. My wifes favorite movie is Meet Joe Black. I will admit to watching it with her and actually enjoying it. :-5

Nomad · Post by **Nomad** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:42 am

YZGI wrote: Okay I will admit it. My wifes favorite movie is Meet Joe Black. I will admit to watching it with her and actually enjoying it. :-5

Im sorry man but that qualifies you as being gay. Its a fine line and a slippery slope.

Sorry but there are rules.

:D

YZGI · Post by **YZGI** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:48 am

Nomad wrote: Im sorry man but that qualifies you as being gay. Its a fine line and a slippery slope.

Sorry but there are rules.

:D

Wow somebody finally figured out my problem. Now how do I tell the wife?Hmm.:wah: I guess that might be a whole new thread huh?

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 7:50 am

helefra wrote: FONT="Book Antiqua"]SIZE="5"]COLOR="Blue"] Braveheart was probably Mel Gibson's best movie to date. It was a very powerful movie which was portrayed on a true story.

It was a nice action-packed film; however, what do you mean by "was portrayed

on a true story"?

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:16 am

Accountable wrote: I usually find out a movie is a chick flick when I mention at work that I watched it. :p
:yh_giggle

my husband introduced me to The Princess Bride which is my favorite movie although I'm not big into watching movies...not much of an attention span.

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:19 am

I'm more of a Star Wars and Lord of the Rings fan but my fav chick flicks are

Gone with the Wind

Truly Madly Deeply

Always

Sliding Doors

and the very corny Love Actually

Any of them are pretty good if you're feeling a bit girlie and fragile

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:20 am

helefra wrote: FONT="Book Antiqua"]SIZE="5"]COLOR="Blue"]William Wallis did actually fight against the English

Ah. Was he called "Braveheart, then, or was that someone else, I wonder?

helefra wrote: but don't ask me what the history of it is as I'm terrible when it comes to dates -3 )

The maker of the film was, too... for one thing, it seems that in those times, the

advent of the kilt was still a couple of centuries away!

sunny104 · Post by **sunny104** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:22 am

helefra wrote: Reminds me of a young boy I know who is currently 9 years old. He has a short attention span.
it's mostly when I'm bored...and watching TV is boring to me....

Imladris · Post by **Imladris** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 8:24 am

Bill Sikes wrote: Ah. Was he called "Braveheart, then, or was that someone else, I wonder?

The maker of the film was, too... for one thing, it seems that in those times, the

advent of the kilt was still a couple of centuries away!

I liked the film but I hated the anti-English theme. Yeah, I know we're not all great and we have stuff in our history to be ashamed of but doesn't every nation?

Then MG went on to make the anti-semitic film (the Passion I think), that seems to be a bit of a theme of his nowadays!!

Bill Sikes · Post by **Bill Sikes** » Thu Oct 19, 2006 9:59 am

helefra wrote: FONT="Book Antiqua"]SIZE="5"]COLOR="Blue"]I know what you mean, we brought slavery into this country

Slavery has been around "forever". It's interesting that we were also at the

very forefront of its' abolition. See:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/british/em ... y_05.shtml

and other easy-reading resources.